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Heavy Rains Cause Temporary Road Closures in Kruger National Park
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly affected Kruger National Park, prompting the temporary closure of several dirt roads within the park.
According to the South African National Parks (SANParks), the areas most impacted include Satara, Kingfish… read more
Exciting News: Cape Point Funicular Service Resumes Operations in 2025
he Motsamayi Tourism Group, which oversees the management of facilities at Cape Point within the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, has officially announced the resumption of the Cape Point Funicular service as of January 8, 2025. This much-a… read more
Africa Showcase 2025: Unlocking Global Opportunities for African Tourism
The Africa Showcase is set to make a grand return in 2025, presenting unmatched opportunities for tourism providers to engage with key markets around the world. Organized by On Show Solutions, a leader in hosting roadshows and exhibitions globally, the Africa Showcase serves as a vital platform for Afric… read more
TAZARA's Resilience and Progress: A Bright Future Ahead for Railway Services
While 2024 brought its own set of challenges, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has emerged with significant progress and renewed optimism. Under the leadership of the Heads of State from both Tanzania and Zambia, the revitalization efforts that were launched earlier this year have been gaining considerable mo… read more
Exploring Africa's Rich Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism
Cultural heritage stands out as one of the most valuable universal tourist assets globally. The African continent is endowed with an abundance of cultural heritage; however, only a handful of countries have begun to actively develop the cultural heritage tourism sector. The book Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Afr… read more
FlySafair Crowned Most Punctual Airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2024
Aviation analytics firm Cirium has revealed the recipient of its prestigious annual On-Time Performance Review. Utilizing a comprehensive and impartial dataset compiled from more than 600 real-time information sources, Cirium has declared that FlySafair, a regional low-cost carrier based in South Africa, is the most punctual ai… read more
FlySafair to Launch Daily Flights Between Johannesburg HLA and George Starting March 2025
FlySafair, the South African regional low-cost airline, is preparing to launch a new service that will provide scheduled daily flights between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg and George Airport (GRJ), situated in the picturesque city of George, often celebrated as the "C… read more
United Airlines Set to Launch Starlink Testing with Exciting In-Flight Connectivity Enhancements
United Airlines is gearing up to initiate testing of the innovative Starlink satellite internet service next month, with the airline's first commercial flight equipped with this cutting-edge technology expected to take off this spring. The inaugural flight will take place on a United Embraer E-175 a… read more
Planned Power Outages in Abuja Due to Road Construction
Residents of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, will experience daily power outages lasting seven hours for a total of 11 days. This precautionary measure has been announced by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) as a necessary step during ongoing road construction activities in the area. While an exact assessment of the prod… read more
Nigeria Boosts Airport Surveillance Amid Global HMPV Concerns
The Nigerian government has intensified monitoring at major international airports to prevent the entry of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus recently detected in China and spreading globally. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate directed Port Health officers to screen incoming passengers for symptoms at airports, including… read more
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